Uicp Coupling Size

[Taylor3180]

Just got a used DEJON UICP didn't come with any of the clamps our couplings. I know its a 45 degree coupling but what size is it? The stores around me don't have a broad arrangement of sizes and will probably have to order it. Thank you in advance. And should I use T-Clamps?

 

[BoostedinSoFla]

The outside diameter of the piping is 2 1/4" and yes, use T-bolt clamps if you can.

 

[Taylor3180]

Okay how long does the coupling have to be. Also does anyone know where I can pick one up for cheap? I have been looking in my area and everyone just laughs when I say aftermarket because they try to keep looking it up on there computer under the model of the car. Any help would be appreciated.

 

[turbosax2]

EXTREME PSI : Your #1 Source for In Stock Performance Parts - Extreme PSI 4-Ply 45 Degree Elbow: 2.25" I.D.
EXTREME PSI : Your #1 Source for In Stock Performance Parts - Clampco Stainless Steel T Bolt Clamp : Fits 2.25" I.D. Coupler

 

[Taylor3180]

With clamps and shipping it's damn near $60 that's what I paid just for the pipe. Any other ideas?

 

[tsiboosted]

With clamps and shipping it's damn near $60 that's what I paid just for the pipe. Any other ideas?

Dont cheap out on your couplers Taylor. They are a VERY important part of your piping system. I am actually replacing all the couplers on my car this week to new 4 ply silicon couplers and T-Bolts. Its going to cost a little more than the regular Greddy's that came with the pipes, but to me, it is very much worth it in the long run.

Boost leaks are not fun to deal with and a lot of times, they are coming from bad couplers. (my experience now) So I am changing all of them out for new ones. Believe me man, spend the extra money on quality equipment in the 1st place and you won't have to spend twice as much in the long run reparing what went wrong with the lower quality parts. Now I am not saying more expensive is always better. But in this case, it may be. Just my opinion though.

 

[turbosax2]

With clamps and shipping it's damn near $60 that's what I paid just for the pipe. Any other ideas?

These are about the cheapest 4 ply couplers out there that I have seen. Plus they're coming from a reputable vendor.

 

[tsiboosted]

These are about the cheapest 4 ply couplers out there that I have seen. Plus they're coming from a reputable vendor.

Ditto man. They are good priced and ExtremePSI is a great company out there.

 

[Taylor3180]

Thanx for all of the advice. Appreciate it. And like you said I would rather do it once and be done with then do it all over again and spend more in the long run. When putting them on I was told to spray the ends of the UICP with some silicone spray What do you think?

 

[siceclipse]

yeah....


they are a good price and all, but i went to a truck parts whse and picked up a diesel radiator hose for ten bucks.

2 ply and going strong.

the first one came with the car and lasted 5 years.
I bought 2 for the next 10 years.